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Could $100 Million Revive NSW's Gutted Music Scene?
An industry-supported plan is looking for pre-election support to fund musicians and artists all over the state.
A Sydney Bar Has Banned Bocce After the Soft Clinking of Balls Annoyed Neighbours
Sydney's war on fun has reached absurd new heights.
Yaeji's Huge Sydney Opera House Show Exposes A Void in Sydney's Club Scene
Yaeji set Australia's most iconic venue alight this weekend, proving that it can provide a space for contemporary music. But there are still gaps that it can't fix.
Sydney’s Lost 1 Venue Every 8 Days Since Lockout Laws Started
In less than four years, the CBD and King's Cross have had a net loss of nearly 200 venues.
Is Sydney Finally Ready to Be a Party City Again?
Now that much-maligned Premier Mike Baird has resigned, we investigate if the city’s controversial lockout laws are likely to be rolled back—as well as how badly the scene has suffered.
Farewell Mike Baird, Sydney Won't Forget You
We asked the city's musicians and hospitality people for some parting words.
Mike Baird Is Relaxing Sydney's Lockout Laws
Lockouts at "venues that offer genuine live entertainment, live performances, or art and cultural events" will shift to 2 AM from January.
Can We Kill Off Sydney's Lockouts Already?
Another Keep Sydney Open protest has been met with political inertia. Meanwhile, Mike Baird has backed down on the greyhound ban.
VICE Asks: Why The Youth Vote Matters
We traveled around New Zealand to find out how much young people know—and care—about politics.
NZ Lockout Laws: Will They Reduce Alcohol-Fuelled Violence or Are They a Death Knell for Nightlife?
The major argument for earlier closing hours is to stop us getting boozed up and hurting each other.
Queensland's New Liquor Laws Started Friday, Although You Wouldn't Know it
It's unclear whether the harsh new measures are helping curb alcohol related violence, especially as no one seems to know about them.
Emergency Room Doctors Say Australians Deserve Nationwide Lockouts
Australia's medical professionals are convinced we're a bunch of idiots who can't be trusted with alcohol, and are campaigning for nationwide lockout laws.